DISC BRAKES FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES AND THEIR LININGS

Discussion of the use of disc brakes for railroad use. A comparison of disc brakes and shoes brakes. A study of the various materials used in the construction of each and the respective advantages of disc vs shoe types is included. Recommendations in the solution of materials for the best performing disc brake are also included.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Sauthoff, F
  • SCHMIDT, E
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 159-188
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brake shoes; Brakes; Braking; Coefficient of friction; Deformation curve; Disc brakes; Railroad cars; Technology
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Old TRIS Terms: Braking systems
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00033439
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM